Newbie West Midlands - Jumpingmaster

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jumpingmaster

Discussion Starter · Feb 12, 2012

hi all
my name is joe , Just got back into 2 wheels after many years on 4 wheels, i am 53 and last bike i had was a suzuki gt 250 ram air, back in the mid 70's . so got round to doing my cbt last july and bought my bike in the august . i have a 70 mile round trip to work so alternate between the car and the bike. I have had my bike since last september and its got a double bubble, scorpion exhaust and oxford heated grips.

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DW.

· #2 · Feb 12, 2012

Welcome. Are you coming to the Matlock meet on the 18Th of march

D-Drz

· #3 · Feb 12, 2012

Hi there! Welcome to the forum!

Glad to see more and more new people joining. Your bike looks lovely in your Avatar - Please start a blog will look forward to reading!

Have a look around and enjoy your stay!

MrAndy979

· #4 · Feb 12, 2012

welcome buddy

glad to see new faces around here

Fisher

· #5 · Feb 12, 2012

Welcome welcome!
You should definitely join us on up at the peak district on the 18th of march!

And yes, please start a blog so we can all admire your lovely bike

inkaholic

· #6 · Feb 12, 2012

Welcome, where abouts are ya? Theres a few of us in the west mids im in stafford. i so need heated grips too been so so cold.

Omar

· #7 · Feb 12, 2012

Welcome mate

MrWhite

· #8 · Feb 13, 2012

he's close to you, Pete, he's in Coventry according to his profile. always good to see new people that aren't from London (no offence, you lovely southern fairies). if you fancy a rideout then the Peaks is in 35 days' time!

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DW.

· #9 · Feb 13, 2012

looking forward to trying out the new boots up there.

jumpingmaster

Discussion Starter · #10 · Feb 18, 2012

inkaholic said:
Welcome, where abouts are ya? Theres a few of us in the west mids im in stafford. i so need heated grips too been so so cold.

hi i am located in coventry, and my bike has the oxford heated grips which works extremely well, when ridden with or without gloves . i spend a lot of time up at jack hills cafe , which is biker freindly.

jumpingmaster

Discussion Starter · #11 · Feb 18, 2012

DW. said:
Welcome. Are you coming to the Matlock meet on the 18Th of march

sounds good , have made a note and hoping to go

Fisher

· #12 · Feb 18, 2012

Sign up, ask questions, and get more info here:

http://r125forum.com/threads/mar-18...-matlock-bath-matlock-derbyshire-de4-3nr.478/

jumpingmaster

Discussion Starter · #13 · Mar 1, 2012

weather been nice and sunny today , there was a lot of bikers gathered at jack hills cafe. seems to be a popular place for bike groups to meet on their travels. usually packed when silverstone is on .

MrAndy979

· #14 · Mar 2, 2012

where is jack hills cafe?

Scott Murphy

· #15 · Mar 2, 2012

MrAndy979 said:
where is jack hills cafe?

On the A5 somewhere I think.

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MrAndy979

· #16 · Mar 2, 2012

Scott Murphy said:
On the A5 somewhere I think.

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ahh right!
cheers

jumpingmaster

Discussion Starter · #17 · Mar 2, 2012

jack hills cafe is one of old cafe like the ace cafe , well known as being one of the old tower group, frequented by pop stars, ect.. its is a meeting place used by different car ,bike fanatics , regular meeting place for harley davidson groups and cruisers from abroad. it also hosts a TON UP DAY around july where hundreds of bikers from all over decend on it for a huge meet, music , stall ect.
there is videos of it on you tube.
i have seen the race crews staff from silverstone in there ,as the cafe is on the A5 / A43 junction just outside Towcester. and about 20 minutes from silverstone race circuit.
lots of the old britsh bike clubs regular turn as a stop off / watering hole.

its northamptonshire answer to the ACE CAFE... as they are both from that age vintage frequented by bikers over the years.
just checkout the you tube videos of ton up day or off the jack hills website is a link to the videos / photos.

hope this is of some interests for those going to the matlock meet as you will pass it on your way north on the A5

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MrAndy979

· #18 · Mar 2, 2012

jumpingmaster said:
jack hills cafe is one of old cafe like the ace cafe , well known as being one of the old tower group, frequented by pop stars, ect.. its is a meeting place used by different car ,bike fanatics , regular meeting place for harley davidson groups and cruisers from abroad. it also hosts a TON UP DAY around july where hundreds of bikers from all over decend on it for a huge meet, music , stall ect.
there is videos of it on you tube.
i have seen the race crews staff from silverstone in there ,as the cafe is on the A5 / A43 junction just outside Towcester. and about 20 minutes from silverstone race circuit.
lots of the old britsh bike clubs regular turn as a stop off / watering hole.

its northamptonshire answer to the ACE CAFE... as they are both from that age vintage frequented by bikers over the years.
just checkout the you tube videos of ton up day or off the jack hills website is a link to the videos / photos.

hope this is of some interests for those going to the matlock meet as you will pass it on your way north on the A5

ohh cool cheers for the info!!!

jumpingmaster

Discussion Starter · #19 · Jul 18, 2012

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Jack hills cafe had their 5th annual ton up day event last sunday and was attended by over 3,500 bikes , there was all kinds of bikes,trikes , ect stalls and live music. cafe racers . plenty of sunshine and fun. the lads from battersea was funny ..

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jumpingmaster

Discussion Starter · #20 · Aug 11, 2012

had a good day at the ace cafe today .met up with some interesting characters.
our local bike club from coventry was down there as they are embarking on a charity bike ride in europe.

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